Kawasaki Motorcycles Australia has issued its second recall of its retro Z900RS and Cafe models over another brake issue.
The second recall only affects 21 2019 models, according to the official notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
“The ABS hydraulic unit may have been contaminated with debris during the manufacturing process,” the notice says.
“Contamination could result in improper functioning of the anti-lock braking system, allowing the user to lock the front or rear wheel during operation of the anti-lock braking system, creating the potential for a crash resulting in injury or death.”
Kawasaki will contact owners by direct email or letter to organise a free fix for the problem.
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The vehicle identification numbers of the 21 affected bikes are:
| JKAZR2C11KA025476 | |
| JKAZR2C13KA025477 | |
| JKAZR2C15KA025478 | |
| JKAZR2C17KA025479 | |
| JKAZR2C13KA025480 | |
| JKAZR2C17KA026938 | |
| JKAZR2C19KA026939 | |
| JKAZR2C17KA026941 | |
| JKAZR2C18KA025619 | |
| JKAZR2C14KA025620 | |
| JKAZR2C16KA025621 | |
| JKAZR2C18KA025622 | |
| JKAZR2C1XKA025623 | |
| JKAZR2C11KA026630 | |
| JKAZR2C13KA026631 | |
| JKAZR2C15KA026632 | |
| JKAZR2C15KA026940 | |
| JKAZR2C19KA026942 | |
| JKAZR2C12KA027060 | |
| JKAZR2E10KA003689 | |
| JKAZR2E17KA003690 |
First recall
The previous Z900RS/Cafe recall was for improper routing of the rear brake hose and rear wheel rotation sensor lead which could touch the rear tyre.
“If the brake hose becomes damaged, it could create the potential for loss of braking performance due to brake fluid leakage,” the notice said.
It involved 132 motorcycles, so we know that they have now sold at least 150!
YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS ON RECALLS
Even though manufacturers and importers contact owners when a recall is issued, the bike may have been sold privately to a rider unknown to the company.
If you believe there is an endemic problem with your bike that should be recalled, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502.
To check whether your motorcycle has been recalled, click on these sites:
• USA
• Canada